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I have about six Dictaphone pedals (USB and pin-type), - and a couple of Dictaphones. sm


Posted: Jan 22, 2015

I'm retired and have no idea what technology is still used for MT.  Are the pedals and Dictaphones still sell-able (and for how much), or should I toss them?

I'd certainly try to sell them before just tossing - sm

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I'd probably be interested in one of the Dictaphone machines and pedals depending on the model.


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